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#Strongwomen. "I write about the power of trying, because I want to be okay with failing. I write about generosity because I battle selfishness. I write about joy because I know sorrow. I write about faith because I almost lost mine, and I know what it is to be broken and in need of redemption. I write about gratitude because I am thankful – for all of it." Kristin Armstrong
I am very fortunate that my great Aunt Soey and my grandmother Ethel Lindsay shared some of the Lindsay family treasures with me Aunty Soey provided little stories with hers – which were jottings sometimes on envelopes and others info she gathered as she talked to others. I asked her for a photo of my … Continue reading “Remembering those who came before us – Part Two”
RIP John Lawrence Lindsay 18th June 1930- 9th February 2023 My dad, John Lindsay, in his happy place Over the years I have written a number of posts featuring my father here and here and here and here I invited him to share with me his journey but I never managed to persuade him. There is a believe … Continue reading “Memories of my Father”
In a land not too far from the imagination, where the tales of generosity and lessons learnt intertwine with the lives of those on four legs and two, there lies a story. A tale so rich in wisdom and warmth, yet sprinkled with the bittersweet realities of human nature, that we’ve taken the liberty to … Continue reading “Lessons from the Paddock through the Delicate Dance of Giving”
I am excited that my house decluttering has revealed a number of photos and stories I wasnt aware I had and I am delighted to share them with you Firstly my aunt Ruth Rae ( nee Lindsay) wrote this article about my grandparents and my great Uncle Eric (who we all called Gug) Walter (Bottom … Continue reading “Remembering those who came before us – Part One”
With a close friend currently doing dairy genomic research in Ireland I was inspired to try and locate my family origins and see if she was close by Both sides of my family arrived in the Illawarra region of NSW via Ireland between 1830 and 1841. By the time I found myself back to my … Continue reading “A little bit of family history scandal makes fascinating reading”
Last weekend I went back to my roots and visited my dad who I have always called John John is one of a large number of farmers who are contributing to the rising age of the average farmer i.e. still going strong at 83. John and Lucy I always thought the ‘average age of farmers’ … Continue reading “Todays Youth Tomorrows Farmer”
I would like to dedicate this post to my father. Who has two little girls he was always very proud of Over the years those little girls have grown up and been flower girls and bridesmaids and brides and had children of their own who were clones of their father and grew up to make … Continue reading “This one is for you John”
Recording family history serves as a bridge connecting past, present, and future generations. It’s not just about cataloguing dates and events; it’s about capturing the essence of what motivates a family through time. These stories, woven from the threads of individual experiences, triumphs, and challenges, help future generations understand their roots. They provide a sense … Continue reading “History is remembered by how the historians write it”
RIP JOHN LAWRENCE LINDSAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2023 AGE 92 6th February 2012 This weekend my dad came to visit and he took home is new toy, which I must say he mastered in quick time John and his new ipad Now John has a sense of humour very like Michael Trant ,so we added his … Continue reading “Some generations embrace technology a lot faster than others”
My family has been showing dairy cattle since the late 1800’s. In those day the premier breed was Ayrshires. Today the Ayrshire is listed as rare breed with Holsteins the predominant breed not only in Australia but also world wide This is Honeycomb who belonged to my great great great Grandfather John Lindsay She is … Continue reading “Eileen stars at International Dairy Week”
